Lakeland, Florida (April 17, 2026) – SilverLight Aviation announced on April 14, 2026 at SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, that its flagship gyroplane, the AR-1, will now be delivered as a factory-built gyroplane, compliant with MOSAIC and ASTM Standards. This makes the AR-1 the first American-made production gyroplane to be offered as factory-built to meet […]
Category: AR-1 Gyroplane
Can I Fly Without a Medical Certificate? Sport Pilot Privileges Explained
By Abid Farooqui, President and Founder, SilverLight Aviation. Abid has over 20 years of experience flying, designing, manufacturing, and supporting light sport aircraft. Abid has led FAA compliance processes and ASTM audits for multiple aircraft manufacturers, including Progressive Aerodyne, American Legend Cub, Evolution Trikes, Skyrunner, and Texas Aircraft Colt, and has worked directly with the […]
What Does Light Sport Aircraft Mean? MOSAIC Explained
By Abid Farooqui, President and Founder, SilverLight Aviation. Abid has over 20 years of experience flying, designing, manufacturing, and supporting light sport aircraft. He has led FAA compliance processes and ASTM audits for multiple aircraft manufacturers, including Progressive Aerodyne, American Legend Cub, Evolution Trikes, Skyrunner, and Texas Aircraft Colt, and has worked directly with the […]
SilverLight Aviation AR-1 Gyroplane Pilot Owner Testimonial
During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, we were grateful to see many of our valued customers from over the years who have been flying their American Ranger 1 (AR-1) gyroplanes. One such member of the SilverLight Aviation owners’ community was Jason Horne, who was kind enough to provide a detailed testimonial on his experience and opinion […]
American Ranger 1 (AR-1) Becomes First Production Gyroplane with Gyroplane Warning System (GWS) As Standard
Zephyrhills, Florida (June 19, 2025): SilverLight Aviation announced today the addition of a Gyroplane Warning System (GWS) as a standard to its flagship gyroplane, the American Ranger 1, also known as AR-1. This makes the AR-1 the first production gyroplane equipped with a GWS as standard equipment. “With the AR-1 becoming the first production gyroplane […]
What is the difference between a gyroplane and a gyrocopter?
When researching light sport aircraft, you will see a lot of people talking about gyroplanes and gyrocopters. Yet, when you see these aircraft in photos, videos, or even in person, it might not be obvious if it’s a gyroplane or if you should use a different term. So, what are the differences between a gyroplane […]
Are Gyroplanes Legal to Fly in the US?
By Abid Farooqui, President and Founder, SilverLight Aviation. Abid has over 20 years of experience flying, designing, manufacturing, and supporting light sport aircraft. He has led FAA compliance processes and ASTM audits for multiple aircraft manufacturers, including Progressive Aerodyne, American Legend Cub, Evolution Trikes, Skyrunner, and Texas Aircraft Colt, and has worked directly with the […]